Follicular Dendritic Cell Sarcoma of Appendix Presenting as Acute Appendicitis: An Exceptionally Rare Case Report
Document Type
Report
Department
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Abstract
Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma (FDCS) is a rare neoplasm that originates from dendritic cells of lymphoid follicles and shows low to intermediate malignant potential. It most commonly arises from lymph nodes, but may originate from a variety of extranodal sites. FDCS of appendix is exceptionally rare, and only a single case has been reported. Herein, we describe the clincopathological features of a case of FDCS originating from appendix with emphasis on being able to recognize this rare neoplasm in the context of the differential diagnosis of more common intraabdominal spindle cell tumors.
Publication (Name of Journal)
International Journal of Surgical Pathology
Recommended Citation
Ahmed, A.,
Ud Din, N.,
Alvi, A. R.,
Rubin, B. P.
(2016). Follicular Dendritic Cell Sarcoma of Appendix Presenting as Acute Appendicitis: An Exceptionally Rare Case Report. International Journal of Surgical Pathology, 24(7), 631-634.
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https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_pathol_microbiol/1134